61 m. ago Scotland must be ‘relentless’ in efforts to tackle youth violence, Swinney says

First Minister chairs special summit to clamp down on knife crime and violence among young people

Events

61 m. ago Scotland 2050: Just what can we do to tackle the country's problems?

Today’s younger workers have been betrayed by those who prefer to exercise power for the sake of it, rather than risk unpopularity by asking where scarce resources should be prioritised

Politics

61 m. ago Milestones of Belonging: From asylum seeker to civil servant in Scotland

Too often, the public conversation about refugees is dominated by fear or numbers

Events

61 m. ago East Kilbride YM could 'snowball' after joining West of Scotland League, says boss

The former amateur side were voted into the Fourth Division last week

Politics

62 m. ago Mum 'felt so scummy' after what happened with son's buggy during trip to Butlin's

The mum had taken her two children to the holiday park

Politics

2 h. ago Scottish city that is 'dream for food lovers' crowned top foodie destination

It is home to countless popular and acclaimed restaurants.

Events

4 h. ago Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Politics

6 h. ago Free school meal plan requires key change to stop children ‘missing out’, Labour told

Experts say children may not receive the meals they are eligible for

Events

7 h. ago Children’s character Zog is celebrated on Royal Mint 50p coins

The 50p joins the Mint’s childhood characters collection, which also includes The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child.

Politics

7 h. ago A reckless splurge we (and our children) will be paying off for years: Voters brace for tax hikes as Rachel Reeves embarks on unprecedented spending spree

In a return to Labour's tax-and-spend approach, the Chancellor set out plans to 'invest' a staggering £4 trillion to fund 'the renewal of Britain'.

Economics

8 h. ago Families arrested in LA Ice raids held in basements with little food or water, lawyers say

Agents confiscated belongings and rushed deportees to California’s high desert or Texas, saying local facilities had not prepared for influxLA protests – live updatesAs federal agents rushed to arrest immigrants across Los Angeles, they confined detainees – including families with small children – in a stuffy office basement for days without sufficient food and water, according to immigration lawyers.One family with three children were held inside a Los Angeles-area administrative building for 48 hours after being arrested on Thursday immediately after an immigration court hearing, according to lawyers from the Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef), which is providing non-profit legal services in the region. Continue reading...

Society

9 h. ago Karen Millen apologises for branding mums who breastfeed after six months ‘selfish’

Fashion designer Karen Millen has apologised after criticising mums who breastfeed their children beyond the age of six months, calling it “selfish” and “not normal”.

Politics

9 h. ago Hepatitis outbreak linked to supermarket item after 58 Brits hospitalised

Public Health Scotland is taking the lead in the investigation alongside officials with the UK Health Security Agency.

Science

10 h. ago ‘Dad strikes’ in London and Edinburgh demand better paternity leave

Hundreds of fathers protest with children to call for two weeks’ statutory paternity leave to be increasedHundreds of fathers took to the streets of London and Edinburgh on Wednesday to demand better paternity leave, in a protest that was billed as the world’s first dad strike.They came with babies in papooses and pushchairs, as they brandished placards and dad jokes to call for an overhaul of the meanest paternity leave system in Europe. Continue reading...

Events

11 h. ago Our children of courage who are the heart of the Pride of Britain awards

As we launch the search for more remarkable young people, we look back at the past winners who find silver linings in their tough lives and bring a touch of magic to the awards

Events

12 h. ago Labour promised people we would rebuild Britain – and that’s what we’re doing | Keir Starmer

This week’s spending review marks a new stage in the mission of national renewal, built on the foundations laid last yearKeir Starmer is the prime minister of the United KingdomThe mandate we received from the British people could not have been clearer. First, we had to stop the chaos and return Britain to economic stability. Second, we had to turn the page on Tory decline with clear Labour choices. Third, we were instructed to rebuild our country.Wednesday’s spending review turbocharged that rebuilding. It is an investment in Britain’s renewal, so working people have more money in their pocket, more pride in their community and more hope for their children’s future. It’s what people voted for. An NHS cutting waiting lists, with care closer to the community. Wealth and opportunity no longer hoarded by only a few towns and cities. Continue reading...

Politics

12 h. ago Emmerdale's Laura Norton on 'tough decision' to 'out' her children with rare syndrome

The actress shares two children with former soap star Mark Jordon

Politics

13 h. ago Festival director urges public to 'vote with their feet' amid last minute trend putting arts events at risk

Hazel Johnson warned arts events in Scotland are facing ‘unprecedented challenges’

Politics

13 h. ago Brave mums fighting scandal 'bigger than thalidomide' land Pride of Britain nomination

The Mirror spoke to the two mums at the heart of a campaign for compensation for victims of an epilepsy drug that caused up to 20,000 children to be born with birth defects

Politics

14 h. ago 'Perfect' Scotland debut for primary school friends whose dads played for same team

From Edinburgh playground to senior Scotland debut in Vaduz

Politics